Education (Primary)

Prep to Year 7

Focusing on the Primary years (from Prep to Year 7), this degree offers you the opportunity to gain the unique knowledge and expertise needed to educate young learners.

Not sure if you want to study online or on campus? Flexible study options enable you to choose how and when you study, depending on your needs, online, on-campus or a combination of both.

You can choose to complete your professional experience at any Australian school and have the opportunity to experience working as an educator in a variety of locations including rural placements and with students who study via the School of Distance Education. Completing one of your professional experiences overseas in Thailand, USA or Denmark is also an option.  These experiences will help to make you a well rounded and highly employable graduate.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses10

Plus 10 x Shared courses 10

Plus 5 x Specialisation Courses5

Plus 7 x Electives7

Plus 100 days of professional experience

Total    32

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:  

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning 

EDC1300Perspectives in Education

EDC1400Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy 

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives 

EDC2300Assessment and Reporting

EDC2400Diversity and Pedagogy

EDC3100ICT and Pedagogy

EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio

Shared Courses:

EDX1170Foundations of Language and Literacies

EDX1250The Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX1280Foundations of Numeracy 

EDX1450HPE Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2170English Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2190Australian History and Geography: Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDX2260Teaching Science for Understanding

EDX3160Science Curriculum and Pedagogy 

EDX3270Literacies Education

EDX3280Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy

Primary Specialisation Courses: 

EDP2111The Middle Years 

EDP2222Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

EDP3333Pedagogy and Curriculum 3

EDP4130Technology Curriculum and Pedagogy 

EDP4140Second Language Learning and Pedagogy

Electives:Choose from a wide range of electives.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• From 2016 students will also need:
  • Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
  • Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
• Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ. 

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• From 2016 students will also need:
  • Year 12 maths A, B or C (4 SA) or equivalent
  • Year 12 science subject (4 SA) or equivalent
• Special entry pathways may be available. Please contact USQ. 

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.